WELCOME
The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition is a partnership among the cities of Kenmore, Lake Forest Park (LFP) and the Shoreline Fire District. NEMCo was created to provide the communities it serves with efficient emergency management resources.
Announcements
Check out our News Page for what we have been upto at NEMCo. We have many photos of this year's activities .
2025 NEMCo Member Training Schedule is now available on Volgistics or a pdf is available when you login as a member. If you need membership info Click Here. Need more information, use the contact us button at the bottom of the page.
Other Area Training
Upcoming Events
NEMCo Volunteer Up Coming Activities - See Volgistics
August 5, 2025 - Lake Forest Park National Night Out, Volunteers to accompany the police department as they visit various blocks.Volunteers sign-up in volgistics.
August 6, 2025 - Kenmore Farmers Market. Kenmore's National Night Out is held the following afternoon, in conjunction with the Farmer's Market, from 3PM to 7PM. Volunteers sign-up in volgistics.
August 12, 2025 - CERT Steering and general meeting.
We discuss up-coming events and do a quick training.
All are welcome to attend.
Every Sunday - RACES Sunday Night Net
2025 Fall Community CERT Training Class
NEMCo is planning a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) free class starting on:
Date: 7-week format, Thursday nights Sept. 25 - Nov. 6,
Nov. 8 skills demonstration exercise
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm. It will be every Thursday for 7 weeks
Location: Fire Station 51, Kenmore.
On-line registration is open: bit.ly/40w9WXl
Click on the picture for more info
CERT
The CERT basic curriculum equips community residents with the knowledge and skills to prepare themselves, their families, and neighbors for emergencies, disasters, or other community incidents.
Regardless of your age, background, experience, or capabilities, there’s a role for everyone in enhancing community resilience. Our classes, led by trained CERT instructors, cover a range of topics including Fire Safety, Basic First Aid, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search & Rescue, Utility Management, and overall preparedness. Join us and make a difference in your community.
CERT is for everyone! Topics are presented in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step process, with hands-on training to build your knowledge and skills. After some class practice, you and your classmates will participate in a disaster simulation to give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned and build confidence in your new skills and abilities.
More Information about CERT : Click Here
To contact us: Click Here
NEMCo Trainers: REGISTER IN VOLGISTICS
National Resilience Guidance (NRG)
In August 2024, FEMA announed the NATIONAL RESILIENCE GUIDANCE. A Collaborative approach to Building Resilience. The guide is a result of whole of community efforts that will help create a new pathway to broader and more inclusive approaches to building resilience for all. To read more.... NRG - CLICK HERE
May 10, 2025 CERT Class Graduation
Congratulations to our CERT Class!
SNOHOMISH COUNTY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
They have just released a new 2024 guide. Learn How To Get Ready, Respond, Stay Safe - CLICK HERE
NEWS
South County Fire and Office of Emergency Management, Everett, are teaming up to offer 2 classes. You must register through the links if you would like to participate.
August 15, 16, 17 Bothell CERT training Class. Volunteers needed for Aug 17th final simulation.
The info and link to the form is here: https://www.bothellwa.gov/1714/Community-Emergency-Response-Team
August 16, Windshield Damage Assessment Class, Everett Mall Way, 8:00am-5:00pm. Space is limited. Register at: https://forms.office.com/g/n8nZjt51KC?origin=lprLink Class CLOSES Thursday, August 14.
September 20, 3rd Annual South County Fire Emergency Preparedness EXPO, in the parking lot at 19800 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036, 11:00am-2:00pm. Follow South County Fire on social media for the lates updates. Come one, come all! Open to the public.
October 10-12, South County Fire CERT Basic, anyone can register at: https://forms.office.com/g/DupN5BTDHc?origin=lprLink.
November 15-16, PER-334. Disaster Prep & Survival: A Guide For Individuals, Families and Communities, Class at South County Fire HQ, 8:00am-5:00pm. Space is limited. Register at: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0038-0021-524FAA1F6058426D8B3561F243F95B07
Date TBD in 2026, CERT Train-The-Trainer, Location to be determined, 8:00am-5:00pm each day. Will follow up with registration link once it is published.
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King County OEM Training - Requires Emergency Manager Recommendation Letter.
ICS-300 and ICS-400 classes: There are a number of ICS-300 classes and at least one ICS-400 class coming up:
ICS-400 class, October 1st-2nd, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at King County’s EOC (3511 NE Second St., Renton, WA 98056).
Send an email to Kimberly Behymer ( KBehymer@PugetSoundFire.org ) and include: Scanned copies of the Certificates of Completion from the prerequisite courses. Your FEMA Student ID number. (If you don’t remember your FEMA Student ID number, go to this site.
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August 6 - 9, 2025 National CERT Conference
Date: August 6 - 9, 2025, with pre-Conference Training August 4 - 6.
Location: Greater Indianapolis, IN
Register Now!
Why you cannot miss this conference:
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Inspiring speakers
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Engaging workshops & breakout sessions
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Unparalleled networking opportunities
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Exclusive access to resources & tools
We can't wait to welcome you to the 2025 National CERT Conference!
If you would like to present at this conference, please fill out this form by May 1, 2025.
National CERT Association - https://www.nationalcert.org/
2026 FIFA World Cup
Courses Available Via Zoom To Support 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup Host Cities
As the United States prepares to host the FIFA Men's World Cup in Summer 2026, LSU NCBRT/ACE is ready to assist host cities to prepare for the unique threats, security challenges, and resource strains that these matches will present.
The World Cup is unlike typical large-scale security events. It will bring an influx of fanbases from across the globe; will be held at multiple locations around the US, Canada, and Mexico; and will test the various response capabilities of local, state, regional, and federal responders.
LSU NCBRT/ACE is offering the following courses exclusively for responders located in areas that will host World Cup matches. These classes are available to your agency or organization at no cost.
A FEMA Student ID is needed for registration. Find your FEMA SID here.
The following courses are available:
AWR-219-C: Site Protection Through Observational Techniques - Customized (0.4 CEUs)
AWR-219-C: Site Protection through Observational Techniques - Customized (4 hours)
This course trains law enforcement, emergency responders and other public safety personnel to improve their observational techniques by using a four-step ongoing screening process that includes increasing
protective awareness, identifying pre-operational behavior, evaluating and taking action. More information
on this course can be found here.
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 6
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
Course ID: 34500
Access Code: WC219
Date: Friday, Oct. 17
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Course ID: 34503
Access Code: WC219
Date: Friday, Dec. 12
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Course ID: 34504
Access Code: WC219
Questions about these courses or about other World Cup Resources?
Visit our World Cup Training Page
Training related to the World Cup. Here are classes that will be offered in the Puget Sound region or via Zoom between now and October. Some of these classes are in danger of being cancelled due to low enrollment.
WA EMD Training Calendar - requires E-Mgr Recommendation Letter
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Stop The Bleed Training
The Trauma department at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett offers this class once a month, usually the third Thursday, free for the public.
The information for our class can be found here:
https://blog.providence.org/northwest-everett/providence-swedish-offers-free-stop-the-bleed-training
The registration page can be found here: https://psjhcrmwebsites.microsoftcrmportals.com/home?Region=WA&Ministry=PRMCE&Keywords=bleed
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CPR/AED and First Aid Classes
The Shoreline Fire Department offers these classes on a regular basis. The classes fill up quickly to find the next opening and sign up quickly!
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Amateur Radio Licensing Classes/Exams
Although NEMCo intends to sponsor two licensing classes/exams each year, if you are excited about joining the ham community, we'd like to remind you of a couple of other training sites:
AARL: The American Radio Relay League
Mike and Key Amateur Radio Club
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Other Area Preparedness Classes
As a community service, we'd like to remind you of a few other training venues:
Check out your local libraries. For example, area Sno-Isle and Jefferson County libraries offer a variety of preparedness topics throughout the year.
South Snohomish County Fire Department also offers a variety of classes.
Classes offered include:
Service to our Community
Active volunteers with NEMCO will receive an e-mail about upcoming events.
New volunteers are encouraged to contact us to receive additional event information.
Volunteer Teens are welcomed and can earn community service hours.
Training Opportunities
FEMA: FEMA periodically offers preparedness webinars. Their website offers pre-recorded webinars.
Periodic on-line Zoom classes. ACT to Save a Life, sponsored by South County Fire, is a one-hour first aid class that focuses on the three skills you can use to save a life in the first few minutes of an emergency:
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Antidote for suspected opiate overdose
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CPR and AED for cardiac arrest
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Tourniquet for severe bleeding control
2025 MEETINGS
RACES meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday every month, beginning at 7pm, at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore.
CERT meetings will be held at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore, on the second Tuesday every month, beginning at 7pm.
All-Volunteer meetings will be held quarterly, second Tuesday, last month of the quarter, at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore, beginning at 7pm.
For current information, please see our Meetings pages: RACES and CERT/volunteer.